From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishIVFIVF /ˌaɪ viː ˈef/ noun [uncountable] MHMB (in vitro fertilization) a process in which a human egg is fertilized outside a woman’s body → test-tube baby
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IVF• From these data, smoking by women appears to reduce significantly the chances of successful pregnancy after IVF treatment.• The statement from Fife Health Board said that it will decide its policy on providing IVF treatment in the next few months. 